RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the Level-1 (Group D) recruitment notification for 22,195 Vacancies across India. This is the biggest government job opportunity for 10th Pass and ITI candidates.
📌 Quick Summary
Organization
RRB / RRC
Exam Name
Group D (Level 1)
Total Vacancy
22,195 Posts
Eligibility
10th Pass / ITI
Age Limit
18 to 33 Years
Basic Salary
₹18,000 + Allowances
🛠️ Engineering & Track Posts
- ✔ Track Maintainer Grade-IV (Highest Vacancy)
- ✔ Assistant (Bridge & Track Machine)
- ✔ Assistant (Works & P-Way)
🚉 Operations & Tech Posts
- ✔ Pointsman-B
- ✔ Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical/Mechanical)
- ✔ Assistant (Signal & Telecom)
📅 Official Dates (2026)
| Online Application Started: | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended): | 09 March 2026 |
| Form Modification Window: | 12 - 21 March 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date: | To be Notified |
📈 Expected Safe Score (Out of 100)
Based on past trends across various Railway Zones, target these normalized scores to qualify for the Physical Test (PET):
General (UR)
68 - 74
OBC
62 - 68
EWS
58 - 63
SC / ST
50 - 58
📝 CBT Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science (10th Std) | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total (90 Minutes) | 100 | 100 |
Negative Marking: 1/3rd Mark for each wrong answer
🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male: Lift & carry 35 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 mins. AND Run 1000 meters in 4 mins 15 seconds.
Female: Lift & carry 20 kg weight for 100 meters in 2 mins. AND Run 1000 meters in 5 mins 40 seconds.
📂 Documents Required for Application
- ✓ Aadhaar Card Details
- ✓ 10th / ITI Marksheet Details
- ✓ Caste Certificate (For Fee Refund)
- ✓ Active Email ID & Mobile No.
- ✓ Passport Photo (White Background)
- ✓ Scanned Signature (Running Hand)
🚨 Avoid Form Rejection
Millions of students get rejected because of a blue photo background or wrong pixel size. Railways strictly demands a White Background. Fix it instantly below.
Railway Photo
30 KB - 70 KB
White Background ONLY
Railway Signature
30 KB - 70 KB
Black/Blue Ink (No Caps)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Will my application fee be refunded?
Yes! General/OBC candidates pay ₹500 (₹400 is refunded after taking the CBT exam). SC/ST/Female candidates pay ₹250 (₹250 is fully refunded).
Is ITI compulsory for Group D 2026?
No. Candidates who have only passed their 10th standard (Matriculation) from a recognized board are completely eligible to apply for all posts.
What if my photo background is light blue?
RRB officially states the background MUST be white. A blue background has a high chance of software rejection. Use our tool to fix your photo before uploading.